Surgical Instruments Online Course
Surgical Instruments Online Course is organized by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). This course has been approved for a maximum of 1.7 CE credits.
CE Expire Date: 6/30/2025
Description:
Recognizing the name and intended use of a surgical instrument promotes a better understanding of the surgical process. This module provides the learner with a foundational knowledge of surgical tools, major instrument categories, and important considerations for instrument trays and specialty surgical instruments.
Objectives:
• Identify instruments and the instrument category to which they belong.
• Describe instrument set assembly considerations, such as type of surgery and patient population.
Outcome:
The learner will have knowledge of common surgical instruments and their use in practice.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
